#VU28406 Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2019-14895

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#VU28406 Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2019-14895

Published: November 29, 2019 / Updated: June 1, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28406
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14895
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in the Linux kernel, all versions 3.x.x and 4.x.x before 4.18.0, in Marvell WiFi chip driver. The flaw could occur when the station attempts a connection negotiation during the handling of the remote devices country settings. This could allow the remote device to cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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